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Comprehensive School (SST) and District (CADI) analysis; improvement planning and implementation; capacity-building for leadership teams

Name of Schools/ Districts that this organization has served in Colorado:

Comprehensive Appraisal for District Improvement (CADI reviews) provided to the following districts:-Brighton 27J-Fort Morgan-Grand Junction-Miami-Yoder-Rocky Ford-Sheridan

School Support Team (SST) school reviews provided to schools in the following districts:-Adams 12 Five Star-Adams 14-Brighton 27J -Denver Public Schools-Greeley-Evans District 6-Jefferson County-Pueblo 60-Westminster 50

Name of Schools/ Districts that this organization has served in other states:

N/A

Qualifications of this Organization (licensure, trademark, etc.):

Scalable services depending on need - one consultant to a large teamCertified CDE team leader for SST and CADI reviewsTrainer of CDE SST team leaders and team membersUIP Cadre memberAssociates include a National Principal of the Year; a published author and international consultant; Presidential Award winner for Excellence in Science and Math Teaching; Innovation Schools consultants; expertise in a variety of areas including: data-driven decision-making, instruction(elementary and secondary), assessment, leadership, special education, ELL, effective improvement strategies, curriculum/new standards, classroom management, teacher leadership

Qualifications of Instructors/ Staff that Provide Services:

Tina Kerschen, Team Leader and Primary ConsultantEducation Consultant:-Consultant, facilitator, and trainer for high needs and low-performing schools and districts, state-wide-Facilitator of school leadership teams; coach for school and district administrators-Team Leader: School Support Team (SST) for elementary, middle schools, and high schools -Team Leader: Comprehensive Appraisal for District Improvement (CADI) for rural, urban, and suburban districts-Facilitator: Debriefing of school and district reviews-Project developer (program, processes, and materials) and trainer for SST team members, leaders, and facilitators-Consultant / Facilitator for Closing the Achievement Gap pilot project for CDE

Other related work experience:-Instructor for the Teacher Certification Program for Cherry Creek Schools-Developer: CDE Parent Involvement Resources special project-Trainer and consultant for Colorado Principals' Center and The Center-Trainer and facilitator for Front Range BOCES Professional Learning Community and Facilitation Cadre-Project developer and trainer (2004-2007) for Colorado Consortium for Data-Driven Decisions (C2D3)

Areas of expertise / experience include:-School and district improvement planning, including Unified Improvement Plan development and review; UIP Cadre-Effective instruction -Research-based practices at the classroom, school, and district levels-Curriculum development and alignment-Assessment design, formative assessment, data-based decisions, rubric development and selection-Facilitation and team building-Conflict management, change management, school and district culture-Coaching (cognitive and technical) and mentoring

Daily rates are $800 and up, depending on the duration, scope, and specific services involved.

Explanation of how we are able to provide differentiated services to meet the individual needs of schools and districts.

All services are based on analysis of a needs assessment such as an SST or CADI report, and/or a Unified Improvement Plan. Priority needs are identified and a customized plan for services is developed collaboratively with the leadership of the school or district. School-specific implementation support is provided. Progress monitoring is also available and includes feedback and follow-up support, such as technical or cognitive coaching and professional development.

How will we evaluate our services and support to schools and districts and its effectiveness in school/ district/ student achievement?

Development of a service plan includes specifying desired outcomes. Quantitative and qualitative progress benchmarks, including measures and metrics, are identified. Evaluation, reflection, and adjustment are put in the calendar as part of the planning development.

Facilitation of school leadership team with differentiated goals and an emphasis on capacity-building

School review and debriefing with staff; setting of school improvement priorities

School improvement planning

500-1000 Students:

Turnaround strategies and capacity-building for improvement

Facilitation of school leadership team with differentiated goals and an emphasis on capacity-building

School review and debriefing with staff; setting of school improvement priorities

1000+ Students:

Curriculum alignmentAssessment for learningSchool review and debriefing with staff; setting of school improvement prioritiesFacilitation of school leadership team with differentiated goals and an emphasis on capacity-buildingSchool improvement planningProfessional development